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PYW 87F

1968 Volkswagen Buggy

Purple Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

8,236 mi
Last recorded8,236 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1968 Volkswagen Buggy45,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYW 87F
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBuggy
Year1968
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 8,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 8,236 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 9,236 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 8,236 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 8,236 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 8,236 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 8,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 8,236 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 8,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 8,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 8,236 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 8,236 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Floor not fully secure at body bolts (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 8,236 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 8,236 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 8,236 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 8,236 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 8,236 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 8,236 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 8,236 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 8,236 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 8,236 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 31 May 2013 8,236 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 May 2013 8,236 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 8,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 8,236 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 8,236 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 8,236 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 8,236 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 8,236 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 8,236 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 8,189 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 8,181 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 8,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Buggy?

Based on 2,410 MOT tests across 257 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
279
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 85
Stop lamp not working 51
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 50
parking brake recording little or no effort 50
position lamp(s) not working 46
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PYW 87F is a 1968 Volkswagen Buggy in Purple with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

Across all 1968 Volkswagen Buggy models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 45,983 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Buggy fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PYW 87F, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Buggy typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 58 years old, this Volkswagen Buggy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PYW 87F registered?

PYW 87F is a 1968 Volkswagen Buggy, first registered on 18 January 1968.

Is PYW 87F safe to buy?

The MOT history for PYW 87F shows 33 tests with a 60.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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